Sam Elliott’s resume includes approximately 100 credits in both film and television. He rose to notoriety with his depiction of gruff cowboy characters in a variety of Western films and television series, beginning with minor roles in The Way West (1967) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). He later appeared in other horror films, including Frogs (1972) and The Legacy (1978), as well as several television programs.

Whether you remember Sam Elliott as a cowboy on The Sacketts or his current role in «A Star is Born,» this Hollywood heartthrob has captured our hearts over the years.

During the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Sam Elliott was one of the most sought-after people to work with, not just for his charm, good looks, and a voice to die for — but also for his incredible talent.

We can all agree that Sam Elliott has grown up nicely.

So, have a look at these younger photos of this stunning man.

1. Yearbook of 1965

Sam Elliott in his Clark College yearbook. Sam Elliott, who graduated from David Douglas High School in 1962, moved to Portland with his family when he was 13 years old.

He also graduated from Clark College in Vancouver.

2. Mission: Impossible

Elliott was a member of the television series Mission: Impossible from 1970 to 1971.

This photograph was shot in 1970, when Sam Elliott was around 26 years old.

3. Sam the Card Player

In the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Sam portrayed Card Player #2. (1969).

4. Frogs (1972)

Sam Elliott without his moustache is like seeing a leopard without its markings, yet he made an unusual clean shaven cameo in Frogs, a 1972 horror film about a vast population of frogs seeking vengeance for the pollution of home swamp.

5. “Mannix” (TV Episode 1973)

The charming actor appeared on Mannix in the show “Little Girl Lost.” Do you know who he is?

6. Murder in Texas (1981)

In “Murder in Texas,” Sam Elliott co-stars with Farrah Fawcett… Excellent made-for-TV film based on Ann Rule’s book.

7. In 1976’s “Lifeguard,”…

Help! I’m going to drown! Because of a shirtless Sam Elliott in lifeguard shorts, everybody recalls Lifeguard the best.

8. Once an Eagle

Based on the novel by Anton Myrer, this miniseries follows the professions of two military officers over thirty years, from the onset of WWI through the aftermath of WWII.

Sam Elliott was on the show from 1976 until 1977. This photograph was shot in 1976 while he was dressed as a soldier in accordance with his character at the time.

9. Aspen (1977)

Sam Elliott and Perry King play some of their best parts in this thrilling thriller set in the Colorado Mountains.

10. Mask (1985)

What a fantastic staff! Elliott appears with a younger Cher in this 1985 photo for the film Mask.

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